Step on a Crack (Michael Bennett)

This book is the kind of book you lose sleep over. Meaning, you can’t put it down! There were twists and turns and heart-lifting and heartbreaking moments throughout the story. I can’t remember the last time I read a book where I actually cried. This was not only a thriller, but also a love story. James Patterson (one of my favorite authors) and Michael Ledwidge have crafted a narrative with such strong characters, you feel as if you know them. I can’t wait to see what else they have in store for Michael Bennett.

The action comes quickly with the death of an ex- presiden's wife. Saint Patrick's cathedral hijacked and NYPD and the FBI held at bay.How can a dozen criminals take over a state funeral? Why would the FBI famous HRT storm through a hidden passage way without a plan?

Colorful and unexpected plot. Really hard to put down until you've read far into the night. The last few chapters reveal the identity of the bad guys. You'll never guess. Be sure to get this book. It's a winner

I actually read this one years ago, but after reading the newest book, I decided to go back and read book number 1 in the Michael Bennett series! This book is beautifully constructed and the love Bennet has for his family is so heartwarming!

I liked the character building and the site of the story. The first dead seemed o be not connected at first, but slowly I could see it was all part of the plot. I had guessed cops, but was wrong. Good reading.

I didn’t expect to be so obsessed with this book and with the main character. I truly cannot wait to read the second in this series. I don’t binge-watch Netflix, but I binge-read Step on a Crack. I predict that you will, as well. Oh, and keep the tissues handy.

I had trouble not being able to stop reading it!

As all of James Patterson's books this one was excellent and keeps you turning the page. I prefer all of his earlier books.

Très bon!

Every book I get is more better than the first it also gives me insight in James Patterson and I do mean every one to get his books believe me that are worth it believe me

Great story and sad as wellEnjoyed it and will read moreFirst James Patterson I’ve read but it won’t be my last

The first of the series pertaining to top Nypd detective Michael Bennett. I had read Tick Tock prior to this and found out whilst reading the inner book cover that it was the latest in a series featuring Bennett. I'm so glad i took a chance with purchasing my first Patterson novel 'Toys' as this guy is now in my list of top fave authors. I wonder in amazement how this guy can bang out as many books as he does and they are all so freakin good? Step On A Crack is no different as i was on the edge of my seat throughout this very intriguing page turner. Top Nypd detective Michael Bennett is introduced here along with his ailing wife Maeve who is hospitalized due to termanal cancer and their 10 adopted children from various nationalities. The Christmas hilidays are here and as all the citizens of N.Y. rush home with their gifts and prepare for their indivdual festivities, the Bennetts are struggling to keep happy faces as their mother is in hospital with not very much time to live. Michael whilst dealing with this personal trauma gets pulled into a hijacking/hostage scenerio as some very bad individuals during the first lady's funeral take over St Patrick's Cathedral that is packed with the whose who of the weathiest of people from all forms of employment. Actors, politicians and various other wealthy individuals. We watch as Bennett who has been name the chief negotiator to this case can balance all this and his home life without blowing everything.A great page turner that i accomplished in no less then 3 days as i usually do with all of Patterson's reads. Even though his works are immense i am now working my way rapidly through the collection and cannot wait till the next read

Great start and good plot but did he get fed up writing it because the end of the story was really weak and dominated by losing his wife so nothing else mattered. After so long building up the hostage takers it was a huge anti climax the way it finished.